Pros
This company attracts some of the kindest, smartest, funniest and best people you will ever meet. Quality of co-workers is definitely high. The programs are remarkably effective and life changing. No question. There's nothing out there quite like it. If you're a college student looking to get experience in the education, special needs, or literacy fields - it could be a great part time job for the summer.
Cons
This is not a place to put down roots, hoping you can build a long career. The concept of the culture is excellent. The execution is spotty. There's a lot of talk about a family atmosphere, team mentality, and contribution for the sake of the cause. But the reality is that everyone who isn't related to the CEO is 100% expendable- and they demonstrate that frequently. Loyalty is not reciprocated. The lower level employees are always the ones "taking one for the team" and making sacrifices. Your loyalty, hard work, and reliability is meaningless if you are a threat to the bottom line. It's evident that folks are catching on to this pattern on all levels, and people are leaving in droves. It's really sad because the company has so much potential and under former leadership, used to thrive. But, it's being driven into the ground from the top down due to mismanagement, ego, and lack of business acumen. Everyone is overworked, paranoid in the new big-brother atmosphere, and wondering when the other shoe will drop. Such a shame.
